HALLOUMI AND LENTIL SALAD

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A simple, tasty salad that's also attractive. This makes a great lunch & light dinner. Add some grilled lamb and you have a more substantial meal. From an old Super Food Ideas magazine. Australian measurements used.

Provided by auntchelle

Categories     Cheese

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (400 g) cans brown lentils, drained & rinsed
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
1 lebanese cucumber, halved lengthwise, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup mint leaf, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
250 g halloumi cheese
2 tablespoons plain flour
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Combine first 7 items in a bowl.
  • Lengthwise, slice halloumi into 8 even pieces. Use a paper towel to pat dry. Lightly dust each slice with flour. Shake off excess.
  • In 2 batches, spray one side of each cheese slice with oil than place, oil-side down, on grill pan. Cook for approx 2 minutes then spray top side and flip over. Cook for 2 minutes on this side or until golden. Drain on paper towel.
  • Serve immediately on top of lentil salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 18.5, Carbohydrate 130.7, Fiber 62.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 53.4

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